Sustainability
Latest news, analysis and comment on sustainability policy in Europe and beyond.
PTFE ban: The hidden consumer costs and employment losses
The PFAS restriction proposal that is under consideration by European authorities would jeopardize EU flagship industries, including cookware, and deprive consumers of safe and durable products.
EU climate chiefs back radical new 90 percent emissions target
Meet the farmers who control one-third of the EU’s budget
MEPs confirm EU’s new climate chiefs
How Germany’s far right weaponized heat pumps
Political theatrics dominate climate commissioner hearings
EU’s new climate leadership duo gets nod from MEPs
The smart route to net zero
EU’s wannabe climate chiefs made to sweat as MEPs play tug-of-war
Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič will have to answer more questions to win the Parliament’s approval.
Climate commissioners’ confirmation delayed as MEPs ask more questions
Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič to submit answers by Wednesday morning.
New EU packaging rules can only work if they are fair for all
The planned EU rules on packaging have the right aims but the wrong solution. If unchanged, they could lead to more waste, not less.
Unpacking EU packaging regulations
The PPWR debate has evolved, but we’re still concerned about the mandating of reusable packaging over recyclable, fiber-based solutions, says cross-sector EU business alliance.
PepsiCo Positive: Faster, better and stronger for the EU Green Deal
Making a difference in more than 200 markets, with 30-plus crops sourced from over 2.8 million hectares in 60 countries, and more than 1 billion interactions with consumers every day.
Germany backs China’s aid bank despite Canada’s concerns
Beijing secures Berlin’s backing for the AIIB during Frankfurt visit by Xi Jinping’s top economic aide.
Europe takes climate fight global as carbon border tax goes live
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters a trial phase on Sunday.
Russian gas supplies ensured German growth: Merkel adviser
‘It was the consensus in society’ to get Russian gas, Lars-Hendrik Röller tells the FT.
Germany’s Scholz warns against protectionism in China electric car probe
German chancellor says he’s against clean car trade barriers.
The F-gas ban consequences we haven’t considered
Thoughtless bans of HFCs and ultralow-GWP HFOs and their blends fail to consider the energy efficiency and safe performance of equipment and products that are part of Europeans’ everyday lives.
No silver bullet: Packaging waste plans wrong to prioritize reuse over recycling, finds report
McDonald’s EVP and global chief impact officer on EU’s PPWR proposals… and the Kearney report that reveals their anticipated impact on environment, economy, food safety and consumers.
Big critical raw materials meeting has no space for indigenous groups
Indigenous leaders say they should be taking part in the International Energy Agency’s summit on critical raw materials and the energy transition.
EU and US leaders set for October 20 summit
Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel will travel to Washington.
France isolated on post-Brexit electric vehicle tariffs
London has found an ally in Germany in its push for a stay of execution on tariffs due to kick in next January.
UK greenlights Rosebank oil field amid climate scrutiny
Country’s biggest untapped oil field will move ahead as ministers talk up ‘huge untapped resource.’
European leaders’ dilemma: Keeping voters sweet while still tackling climate change
The rise of far-right parties is persuading many national leaders to pump the brakes on ambitious climate change policies.
EU talks tough on trade in China as it looks to play defense
Brussels increasingly is willing to ramp up measures to combat what it views as China’s unfair trading practices.
Macron pitches non-punitive green transition with new package
The announcement for the green package comes as the UK and Germany tackle pushback and questions around the cost of the environmental agenda.
European Week of Regions and Cities
Thriving regions for a stronger Europe.
Donald Trump calls Rishi Sunak ‘smart’ for easing climate targets
Former US president says British leader wouldn’t ‘destroy and bankrupt his nation for fake climate alarmists.’
German carmakers ‘afraid’ of China retaliation, economy minister warns
Robert Habeck admits Franco-German divide on EU anti-subsidy probe against Chinese electric vehicles.
EU to China: Don’t take us for suckers on trade
EU trade chief says the bloc remains committed to free and fair trade, but that ‘fair’ is the key word.
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